this is a pretty random trade, but meh guess i dunno if its bad or good yet i mean Cole forechecks but ryder takes more shots, gamble on both ends i guess
- Habitants98

It might work out well. Habs needed a right handed sniper other than Gionta.

ryder for cole? wtf/
- habsrock71

You can say that again!

It might work out well. Habs needed a right handed sniper.
- cburgess

Fixed for accuracy.

I'm guessing he wanted a big payday at the end of the year after two solid seasons in Dallas, so they made a move for a similar producing dude (usually) that is locked up for a few more years.
- AdamFrench

He's also bigger, which helps I guess.

I'm shocked and I don't know that I hate it.
- habby

Not a bad thing for this year, Ryder is more productive but not as physical.

I guess the Habs management didn't like Cole's attitude post lockout. #puckgary

I'm surprised Bergevin was able to pull that off. Cole has two more years on his deal and costs more. He's also, quite unbelievably not getting any younger.
Good job MB
- slashtrash

yeah good point, contract wise its no gambles

Not a bad thing for this year, Ryder is more productive but not as physical.

I guess the Habs management didn't like Cole's attitude post lockout. #puckgary
- Symba007

So if I understand well, Ryder is kinda like a scab?

"(frank)ing love Cole"

Every Hab fan until season started, now let's hear the hate.
- mr.peanut

He was amazing last year. I'm not sure this isn't close to a push even when you don't consider cap space.Two more years at 4.5.

Gainey's in Dallas's front office. It has to be a good trade.

Not a bad thing for this year, Ryder is more productive but not as physical.

I guess the Habs management didn't like Cole's attitude post lockout. #puckgary
- Symba007

What will Howard do with his jersey now?

"(frank)ing love Cole"

Every Hab fan until season started, now let's hear the hate.
- mr.peanut

no hate, he had a great season last year, maybe overachieved, very out of shape this year and his comment did not really show he was happy in montreal

What will Howard do with his jersey now?
- mr.peanut

Don't know but BIG will pull out his Ryder Habs jersey #Newfisback

"(frank)ing love Cole"

Every Hab fan until season started, now let's hear the hate.
- mr.peanut

yeah, something your fanbase would not do, obviously.

Don't know but BIG will pull out his Ryder Habs jersey #Newfisback
- Symba007

hate hashtags but that made me lol

yeah, something your fanbase would not do, obviously.
- stinger67

Please post the Cole taping his stick again

I'm shocked and I don't know that I hate it.
- habby

got a guy that is now tied for the team lead in points, for a guy that's looked terrible, still has 2 year left at 4.5 million per and has 6 points. it's seems very unhab-like.

yeah, something your fanbase would not do, obviously.
- stinger67

Luke Schenn...cough cough

I love the Cole signing I look foward to him dominating the league with the Habs for at least the next 4 years GO!HABS!GO!
- hamiltonhabfan

Bump

It might work out well. Habs needed a right handed sniper other than Gionta.
- cburgess

Hi Eddie.

and we get a 3rd round pick.....which = another 1st rounder

MB's already makin room for a swipe at Perry .....is somewhere in a pleasant but unrealistic area of my mind

Bump
- mr.peanut

what's your point?

what's your point?
- sdopus

He never has one.....don't mind him.

and we get a 3rd round pick.....which = another 1st rounder
- Symba007

Now I like the deal.

Interesting deal....At this point I think i'd take Ryder, but it's real close and I am a fan of Cole.

what's your point?
- sdopus

TYP H_H_F post.